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EPILEPSY

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which fits or attacks of unconsciousness occur with or without convulsions. It is one of the serious disorder of central nervous system that occurs in both children and adults as well. Epilepsy is also known as falling sickness.

Features of Epilepsy

Important features of epilepsy are listed below:

Convulsions

Teeth biting

Constrictions of the fingers

Retraction of head to one side

Black or red Discoloration of surface of the body

Involuntary speech

Roughness of the body

Types of epilepsy

There are four types of epilepsy which are explained below:

Idiopathic generalized Epilepsy

This type of epilepsy tends to appear during childhood or adolescence. Person suffering from this type of epilepsy has normal intelligence. Results of MRI and neurological exam are usually normal for this type of epilepsy, but the results of EEG may show epileptic discharges.

Idiopathic partial epilepsy

This type of epilepsy is also known as benign focal epilepsy of childhood (BFEC) as it begins in childhood. It is considered one of the mildest type and may be a part of family history. It is never diagnosed in adults.

Symptomatic generalized Epilepsy

It is caused by brain damage. Besides seizures, patients with this type of epilepsy have some other neurological problems also, such as cerebral palsy or mental retardation.

Symptomatic partial epilepsy

It is the most common type of epilepsy. It begins in childhood and occur frequently in children. Abnormality of the brain due to strokes, tumors, scarring or sclerosis of brain tissue, congenital brain abnormality, trauma, and infections is one of the main causes of this type of epilepsy.

Epilepsy in Ayurveda

In Ayurveda, epilepsy is known as "Apasmara" and epileptic attacks are known as "Akshepaka". In Ayurveda, epilepsy are of four types:

The epilepsy which results due to aggravation of Vata dosha is known as "Vataja epilepsy".

The epilepsy which results due to aggravation of Kapha dosha is known as "Kaphaja epilepsy".

The epilepsy which results due to aggravation of Pitta dosha is known as "Pittaja epilepsy".

The epilepsy which results due to aggravation of all the three doshas is known as "Sannipataja epilepsy".

How can we manage seizures?

The seizures can be managed by following ways:

By taking healthy and balanced diet

By taking proper rest.

By managing stress.

By avoiding drugs and alcohol.

By skipping TV and computer time whenever possible.

By maintaining regular sleeping schedule.

Diet for epilepsy patients

The Ketogenic diet is good for patients suffering from epilepsy. Ketogenic diet is a special diet which contains high fat and low carbohydrate in it. This diet helps to control seizures in some people with epilepsy. This diet may not be suitable for every patient, but this diet is considered usually when two or more suitable medications have been tried and not worked. In general, our body uses glucose from the foods we eat for its energy purpose, but in ketogenic diet, the body uses ketones instead of glucose.

Planet Ayurveda's natural supplements for healthy brain

1. Brahmi capsules

These capsules of Planet Ayurveda contain the pure extract of Brahmi (Bacopa monneiri) in it. The leaves and stems of this plant are succulent. Leaves are oppositely arranged on the stem. Flowers are white in color and are small sized. This Plant can even grow in slightly brackish conditions. It is popularly known as an aquarium plant because of its ability to grow in water.

Brahmi is useful in maintaining healthy memory and mind as well.

Pack size - Each bottle contains 60 capsules in it.

Dosage - 2 capsules two times a day, with plain water, after meals.

2. Ashwagandha capsules

Planet Ayurveda's Ashwagandha capsules contain standardized extract of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in it. This plant is cultivated in drier regions of India. It is a short, tender plant that grows up to a height of 75 cm. The branches extend radially from a central stem. The flowers are green in color while fruit is orange red in color.

Pack size - Each bottle contains 60 capsules in it.

Dosage - 1-2 capsules, two times a day, with plain water, after meals.

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